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Senate roll call 8 · 39th Congress · Dec 12, 1865

To amend H. J. RES. 95, establishing a joint committee on reconstruction to investigate and report whether any of the confederate states are entitled to represe

On Dec 12, 1865, the Senate voted 12–31 (HRE 95). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–29, Democrats 9–0, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 39th Congress (1865–1866), Andrew Johnson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

12

No

31

Did not vote

16

Date

Dec 12, 1865

From Voteview roll call records.